YEARLY HIGH
2.8880 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1601 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5913 SAR

2020 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.1601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7280 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5758 to the December average rate of 2.8285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8880 was up 5.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,440 SAR
2019 Average 13,041 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,800 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,639.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8779
2.2852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.4691, compared to 2.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3353 SAR (High: 2.4954 / Low: 2.1601). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 SAR (High: 2.7166 / Low: 2.6361).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3353
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1647 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.8285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2446 (+9.46%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.8285
2019 Avg (December) 2.5839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6335 2.5114 2.5758
February 2.5330 2.4419 2.4994
March 2.4954 2.1601 2.3346
April 2.4636 2.2548 2.3695
May 2.5046 2.3954 2.4476
June 2.6353 2.5465 2.5877
July 2.7015 2.5925 2.6355
August 2.7669 2.6691 2.7019
September 2.7671 2.6358 2.7102
October 2.7166 2.6361 2.6740
November 2.7757 2.6282 2.7307
December 2.8880 2.7682 2.8285